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///M3 Forum The BMW E46 ///M3 is the M version E46 and puts out an amazing 333 HP and 262 lb-ft of torque at stock specs! There are an amazing amount of modifications for both the coupe and convertible models so read up and get started modifying your cars today!

Im using AKG everything in the rear and I love it. I dont have the mason bar, but I made my own so I have pretty much what you're going to end up with.

As far as being in there, While the Rear trailing arms are out, you can dig out the ebrakes from the hub preventatively as its almost a sure thing that theyre stuck in there. Other than that it sounds like you have it covered. Change diff fluid while its out with the output shaft seals and also you can get the ECS halfshaft boot kits and rebuild/pack the halfshafts. Thats a pretty easy job.

If you're serious about tracking many times a year for a few years then go with semi solid/derlin/plastic/whateveryouwanttocall it. After a few years of properly hard use any poly bushings will be on their way out again. I wouldn't go with metal bushings/mounts unless its a racecar.

I feel for ya, bud. I too recently had the Sub-frame fail in mine. I had it repaired, reinforced with the TMS kit, and then had a brace built in the back, taking ideas from PITT and another guy. A long with that massive amount of work, I had the diff, sub frame bushing and RTABs done while it was in the shop.